The INDsider -> Leslie Turk TUE, OCT 14 4:38AM by Leslie Turk

KATC's Harris moderating live Boustany/Cravins debate

KATC-TV3 is teaming up with UL to produce a live, televised debate for the 7th Congressional District race between Republican incumbent Charles Boustany and his two challengers, Democratic state Sen. Don Cravins Jr. and the Constitution Party's Peter Vidrine. KATC anchor Hoyt Harris is moderating the debate, scheduled for 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 22 in UL's Bayou Bijou (inside the Student Union).

Harris, a seasoned journalist who has covered news and politics in Acadiana for two decades, will ask the candidates questions, which will also come from faculty, staff and students in UL's political science department. Those attending the debate and online users of KATC.com will have an opportunity to ask questions as well.

KATC will also have post-debate coverage during its 10 p.m. newscast that night.

All media are invited to attend and cover the debate. Read this week's Independent Weekly cover story, out on newsstands Wednesday, for more on the District 7 race.

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What does this say about KLFY
written by Lafayette Grapevine , October 15, 2008 - 12:16 pm

So Boustany doesn't have time to attend a debate hosted by KLFY, but does for KATC. Like I said in a previous post, Boustany in my opinion wasn't dodging a debate with Cravins, he was dodging the potential host of the potential debate, KLFY. Except for Darla, Blue and Chuck, no one is left over there who we trust. Maria's gone. Dee is gone. Lore Meaux Steele is gone. Mike Steele is gone. Rob Perillo is gone. KLFY has to regain our trust again.

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